All articles by Tom Joyce – Page 61

  • Trump on ice
    Article

    Facing up to climate change

    2017-11-09T12:10:50Z

    Despite the continuing denial coming from the White House and much of the press, the agriculture sector is already responding to the initial effects of climate change and evolving to meet future challenges

  • Bertrand Desbrosses
    Article

    STK appoints Bertrand Desbrosses

    2017-10-25T14:57:16Z

    The US food protection company has appointed a new vice president of business development and portfolio management

  • James Paul Morgan
    Article

    Spinneys joins Dubai congress

    2017-10-24T11:15:04Z

    Spinneys’ Paul James Morgan will speak at the Fruitnet Forum Middle East about the latest retail trends, including direct sourcing, online sales, and local, organic and fresh-cut products

  • Russia veg
    Article

    Moscow boosts veg independence

    2017-10-23T16:18:59Z

    Russia’s embargo on EU, US and other food imports was seen by the authorities as a chance to reduce its dependence, but few expected such rapid progress

  • Abu Dhabi tomatoes
    Article

    Abu Dhabi launches farmers' e-portal

    2017-10-20T15:49:13Z

    The Emirate announced the launch of its new e-portal to assist local farmers at this month’s GITEX Technology Week

  • MUSA
    Article

    MUSA project launches in Tenerife

    2017-10-20T12:35:58Z

    The first meeting of the EU-sponsored project to find alternative IPM strategies for ACP banana producers was recently held in Tenerife

  • FR France apples market Royen
    Article

    France proposes food pricing change

    2017-10-20T11:10:22Z

    In an attempt to help farmers facing a squeeze on prices, the French government is proposing that food prices be set according to producers’ costs

  • crop spraying
    Article

    Study highlights glyphosate prevalence

    2017-10-19T16:45:26Z

    New research has shone a light on the presence of residues of the herbicide glyphosate in EU soils, following a study spanning 11 member states

  • Cressperience
    Article

    Dubai chefs have ‘Cressperience’

    2017-10-18T12:03:14Z

    Koppert Cress’s culinary course hits Dubai this week, as the company seeks to educate local chefs on cress, microgreens and food pairing

  • Kanzi apple detail
    Article

    Kanzi growers at heart of campaign

    2017-10-10T14:27:21Z

    The new Kanzi campaign will stress the importance of the ‘tender loving care’ taken by the apple’s growers in guaranteeing the highest quality

  • EUBrexitflag
    Article

    Complexity slows Brexit talks

    2017-10-10T11:02:59Z

    Those following the Brexit negotiations will have heard a lot of soundbites from the UK government but very little substance. Freshfel’s Philippe Binard provides some much-needed detail

  • Sahara Forest Project
    Article

    Jordan prepares for greener future

    2017-10-05T15:44:59Z

    With the opening of the Sahara Forest Project launch station in Aqaba, Jordan is heading for a revolution in the use of its arid land

  • Pink Lady AFL
    Article

    Asia offers diverse opportunities

    2017-10-05T15:10:44Z

    The varied market of Asia offers great potential for French topfruit this season, provided that exporters treat each country as an individual and distinct market

  • AEL MCI
    Article

    AEL orders Star Cool containers

    2017-10-04T15:14:24Z

    Africa Express Line aims for increased energy efficiency, effective cargo control and cold chain transparency with its new container investment

  • BelOrta Cars
    Article

    BelOrta apples get animated

    2017-10-04T12:44:00Z

    The Belgian cooperative hopes to create a stir in the playground with its new Cars-themed apple packs and sticker collection

  • Biobest
    Article

    Biobest strengthens North America team

    2017-10-03T16:11:32Z

    The sustainable crop management company has appointed Jean-François Bonal as general manager for Biobest Canada and Biobest USA

  • Colombia
    Article

    Colombia explores Gulf potential

    2017-10-03T15:19:34Z

    A delegation from Colombia recently visited the UAE in order to investigate the opportunities on the market for Colombian products

  • UGPBAN banana
    Article

    French Antillean bananas take a hit

    2017-10-02T11:34:56Z

    The French West Indian islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique have seen their banana plantations decimated by Hurricane Maria

  • Fruitnet Forum Middle East
    Article

    Fruitnet Forum Middle East hits Dubai

    2017-09-22T11:40:53Z

    On the day before WOP Dubai, new congress Fruitnet Forum Middle East offers the ideal occasion to discuss the latest trends and connect with key players in the supply chain

  • The Fresh Connection
    Article

    Staying connected

    2017-09-21T15:22:13Z

    Increasing competition on the Middle East market demands that suppliers tailor their products and service to their customers’ particular needs or risk haemorrhaging market share